Research Technician

University of Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Eastleigh seeks a technician to assist in laboratory experiments and maintain efficient operational processes. The role involves supporting team members, managing lab supplies, and adhering to sustainability practices. A BSc in biology or equivalent skills is preferred. Join a supportive lab environment with opportunities for career development and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse data and maintain databases.
• Experience with word-processing and spreadsheet programmes.
• Willingness to train as a phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running experiments and maintaining lab stocks.
• Organise cleaning and maintenance of labs and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in biology or related discipline

Job description

The Gwyer Findlay lab investigates how neutrophils affect T cell phenotype. Our work sits at the interface of immunology and inflammation biology and we use a variety of methods in our studies – immunology, molecular biology, computational biology and imaging.

This post is for a technician to help run the lab. The postholder will carry out experiments under the guidance of Dr Gwyer Findlay, and will assist all other team members with their experiments. They will also organise and maintain stocks of reagents and supplies, carry out ordering, organise rotas for cleaning and maintenance of labs and equipment and ensure agreement with sustainability requirements. They will be willing to train as a phlebotomist, taking blood from healthy donors, isolating and culturing cells from that blood, and maintaining exemplary records relating to its collection and storage.

You will ideally hold a BSc in biology or a related discipline, although you may be able to demonstrate lab skills acquired through on-the-job training. You will be able to analyse data, use word-processing and spreadsheet programmes, and maintain databases. You will be highly organised and efficient. You will be a helpful and supportive team-player, helping with experiments being performed by all other team members.

What we can offer you

• a world-class research environment
• access to mentoring, career development and networking across the University and beyond
• a personalised training and development plan including external training courses and attendance at conferences
• a friendly, supportive lab environment

As a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN charter, and holder of a silver award, we’re committed to improving equality. We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days, we will help you find a good work‑life balance with flexible, or even part‑time, working hours.

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Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.